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lầm lì

[ləm˨˩ li˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) taciturn, withdrawn

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Mỗi ngày tía nuôi tôi lại một thêm lầm lì, ít nói.With each day that passed, my adoptive father became a bit more withdrawn and taciturn.

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Common questions

What does “lầm lì” mean?

(adjective) taciturn, withdrawn

Is “lầm lì” formal or informal?

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